Title: Michael Aram Signed Botanical Pod Double Condiment Dish Stainless Bronze. Authentic, vintage Michael Aram Double Pod Condiment & Nut Dish from the celebrated Bronzed Botanical Collection.
Crafted with Michael Aram's signature blend of organic themes and modern utility, this beautiful piece features two smooth, asymmetrical hand-forged stainless steel bowls connected by an oxidized bronze branch stem. It makes a stunning statement piece for serving olives, nuts, candy, or acting as an elegant catch-all trinket dish or as an art piece you can display.
Features:
- Brand: Michael Aram
- Collection: Bronzed Botanical Pod
- Material: Hand-Forged Stainless Steel Bowls & Oxidized Bronze Stem
- Condition: Condition: Used (Excellent preowned condition with no scratches or pitting. Metal retains an excellent polished shine and incredibly bright, reflective finish.
- Design: Two conjoined asymmetrical oval pod bowls with natural twig detailing
- Style: Contemporary / Mid-Century Modern Art
- Authenticity: Artist signature etched on the underside of the bronze branch
Measurements (Approximate):
- Length: 7.5"
- Width: 7.5"
- Height: 1.1"
These pieces, which include nut, olive, and candy dishes, are known for their bolder, modern aesthetic compared to Aram's more representational work.
Design and Materials: Aesthetic: The collection is inspired by "nature's vessels," reimagined in a contemporary way that celebrates both the twisting branches and the negative space within the foliage.
Artist Signature: Authentic vintage pieces from this collection are typically signed by Michael Aram, often found on the underside of the bronze branch or the bottom of the dish. The Michael Aram Botanical Pod collection originally debuted in the 1990s. While specific pieces like the "Pod Double Olive Dish" continue to be sold by various retailers today, the initial line was established early in Michael Aram's career after he founded his brand in 1989.
Production History Original Era: Collectors and vintage sellers date many early Botanical Pod serving pieces specifically to the 1990s. The collection followed Aram's 1989 "life-altering" trip to India, where he began merging fine art with traditional metalworking. Many consider this as a piece of art and great to hang on a wall.
Design Evolution: While Aram is often known for representational nature motifs, the Botanical Pod collection was designed to be bolder and more modern than his typical lyrical work.
Materials: Older pieces frequently feature bronzed or oxidized cast metal branches, whereas newer iterations of similar botanical themes may use different finishes like gold or nickel.
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